It’s Selection Sunday! 68 teams are set to take part in the 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament.
Selection for the women’s tournament starts at 5 p.m. PT Sunday while the men’s selection starts at 6 p.m. PT.
Locally, the University of Washington Lady Huskies and Gonzaga Bulldogs men’s teams are set to be selected for this year’s tournament.
Tune in to KIRO 7 for both tournament selections, where Anchor Gary Horcher will be at Gonzaga and reporter Jake Chapman will be live from the UW Alaska Airlines Arena.
Men’s Tournament Dates
- Selection Sunday: March 15
- First Four: March 17–18
- First Round: March 19–20
- Second Round: March 21-22
- Sweet 16: March 26-27
- Elite Eight: March 28-29
- Final Four: April 4
- National Championship: April 6
Women’s Tournament Dates
- Selection Sunday: March 15
- First Four: March 18–19
- First Round: March 20–21
- Second Round: March 22-23
- Sweet 16: March 27-28
- Elite Eight: March 29-30
- Final Four: April 3
- National Championship: April 5
©2026 Cox Media Group







